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He Memorial Day either Memorial Day It is a very special date USA. It is dedicated to honor, commemorate and remember all those people who They have given their lives to the service of the country. This year, it will take place on May 27, as it is always the last Monday of the month and marks the unofficial beginning of summer. As it also means a long weekend to travel and meet friends again and family, there are different activities available to do in Florida.
The heat of this season always invites tourists and residents to come to the beaches of the Sunshine State. Among the most chosen are Daytona Beach, which offers car racing; Canaveral National Seashore and Cape San Blascharacterized by having the best views; Fort Lauderdale, that captivates visitors with its nightlife. All of these offer restaurants with food and drinks of all styles.
There are those who prefer tour the national parks on this date and connect with nature: trees, lakes and wildlife. One of the classics of Memorial Day is the organization of picnics or barbecues with friends, where each member of the group brings something to eat and share while enjoying a unique moment outdoors. For its part, Disney opens the doors of its theme parks and aquatic in Orlando, for those who want another type of fun.
Finally, the state of Florida organizes commemorations for those who died in the war. Jacksonville and Sarasota will have Memorial Day parades, with bands, floats and veterans to remember the deceased soldiers. In Fort Lauderdale They will hold a ceremony at the Military Park. The National Cemetery will also be open in Bushnell, where many of the people who gave their lives for the country are buried. These events are an excellent opportunity to teach children about US history
The American Automobile Association (AAA) issued alerts about possible congestion on US roads and airports this weekend. From the organism, projected that 42.3 million Americans (2.7 million more than last year) will hit the roads for the unofficial start of summer.
“This is expected to be the third weekend of the Busiest Memorial Day since 2000when we started tracking vacation travel,” said Paula Twidalesenior vice president of AAA Travel. “More Americans are planning trips and booking them earlier, despite inflation. “This summer travel season could be one for the record books, especially at airports.”
Furthermore, they expect that almost 3.4 million travelers fly to their destinations this Memorial Day, which is a 11% increase compared to 2023. Air travel over the holiday weekend is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, with 170,000 more passengers (or 5.4% more) than in 2019. “Despite high airline prices tickets, the demand for flights is skyrocketing,” they say.
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